Plants Dig Soil™

For the past decade I've tried to make drip irrigation work in my garden. In this episode I'll talk about the many iterations of my design and why I'm pulling it out next year and going back to overhead sprinklers. Episode link: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/014-giving-up-on-drip Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com Click for Twitter and LinkedIn or search scottcgillespie

The idea of paying farmers to store carbon in their soils has been around for decades. The next frontier is now looked upon to be regenerative agriculture. In this episode, I’d like to work through a series of questions you should be able to answer before you sign up for a carbon payment plan. Episode link: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/013-caution-on-carbon-payments   Email: scott@pl...

Cocktail cover crops are all the rage in cover crop discussions. Farmers and seed companies have their own special blend that is purported to have all the benefits you need for your farm. But do they work? Episode link:  https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/012-simplicity-in-cover-crop-mixes   Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com Click for Twitter and LinkedIn or search scottcgillespie

Regenerative practices are often messy, at least in the early stages of the transition. In this podcast I discuss my problems with community standards as my yard moves towards a more regenerative management style. Episode link: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/011-trouble-with-bylaw Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com Click for Twitter and LinkedIn or search scottcgillespie

Planting green means planting your crop into a living cover crop. In this episode I take a step back and look at what it is trying to accomplish and look at where it fits and where it does not. Episode link: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/010-plant-green-plant-brown Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com Click for Twitter and LinkedIn or search scottcgillespie

Add soil crops, companion crops, intercrops, and relay crops to your repertoire.  Episode link: www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/009-beyond-cover-crops Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com Click for Twitter and LinkedIn or search scottcgillespie

You don't need to understand the mathematics behind statistics to be able to use them. Learn how to spot product claims that aren't worth your time and money. Load up this example to follow along with in the episode: http://michigansoybean.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2016-Radiate-Trial.pdf Episode transcript: www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/008-no-stats-no-effect Email: scott@plantsdigsoil.com Cl...

When most people think of amendments for their garden they think of bringing in something from the outside. In this episode I'll explore ways that you can get plants working for you instead. This topic was originally intended to be a presentation at Environment Lethbridge's 2020 Seedy Saturday event. However, as with most events this past month, and for the foreseeable future, it was cancelled. ht...

In this podcast I’m going to cover starting something new, creating and establishing cover crop mixtures,  and thoughts on regenerative and sustainable agriculture. Transcript available at: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/006-lessons-learned-in-2019

In this podcast I’m going to review the current soil health tests available, look into the scientific evaluations of these tests, and suggest ways to approach monitoring your soil. Transcript available at: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/005-soil-health-tests-are-they-worth-it

In this podcast, I’m focusing on the rotational years between potato years. Transcript available at: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/004-soil-health-leading-up-to-potato-production

In this podcast, I’m going go through some of the common hurdles and potential solutions to building or maintaining soil health in the year that potatoes are grown. Transcript available at: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/003-re-thinking-potato-production-for-soil-health

In this podcast I’m going to take you through my decade long journey in building healthy soil in my garden. Transcript available at: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/002-how-i-build-healthy-garden-soil

In this podcast, I lay out a framework for how we can easily evaluate and compare agricultural systems. I’ll also share some of my current thoughts on how we should approach agriculture, horticulture, and growing food in our own backyards. Transcript available at: https://www.plantsdigsoil.com/podcast/001-evaluating-agricultural-systems